TWO good Samaritans who gave a lift to three men from Blacon nearly lost their car after being led into a trap.

A 19-year-old-man and his friend were sitting in a car in the car park of the Greyhound Retail Park at 10.25pm last Thursday when they were approached by three men.

The men, who were walking from the direction of the Megabowl, struck up a conversation with the two men and persuaded them to give them a lift to Blacon.

On entering Clifton Drive, one of the three tried to grab the car keys from the ignition. The driver was then assaulted by the man and bitten to the top and rear of his head.

Police say the driver managed to break free and confronted his attacker outside the vehicle.

To prevent the gang making off with the car, the driver and his friend managed to set the engine immobiliser.

They then made their escape onto Sealand Road, where they called the police. The gang ran off in the direction of Blacon.

The attacker is described as white, 6ft, of medium to broad build and in his late teens or early 20s.

He had cropped blond hair and spoke with a strong Chester accent. He wore a white baseball cap, a dark top and tracksuit bottoms.

The second offender is described as white, 5ft 5in to 5f t8in and in his late teens. He had dark cropped spiky hair and spoke with a Chester accent. He wore a dark top and tracksuit bottoms.

The third man is described as 5ft 7in to 5ft 9in and of medium build. He was wearing a dark top and tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with information should call DC Martin Johnson or PC Mitchell Singleton at Chester CID on 01244 350222 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.